On the 30th, Orix Buffaloes announced that they have registered development players Hitomi Honda, Reiji Higashiyama, and Mu-Mu-heng Chen as regular players.

▼ Hitomi Honda '46'

"Since my surgery and subsequent rehabilitation, my main goal has been to be registered as a regular player, so I'm honestly relieved. During my rehabilitation, I received support from many people, including the coaching staff and trainers. I also received a lot of encouragement from the fans. I'm glad that I can return as a regular player and share this good news with everyone. Now that I'm back as a regular player, I believe that contributing to the first team is the best way to repay everyone's support. I will continue to work hard so that I can show you my skills on the first team stage."

▼ Reiji Higashiyama, '54'

"I'm honestly very happy. While I was rehabilitating from my injury, I received support from many people, including my family who worried about me and the staff of my high school and university who had helped me along the way. First of all, I want to express my gratitude to all of them. I had surgery in my first year with the team, and at first I was disappointed, but I saw it as a necessary time to continue as a professional baseball player for a long time, and I was able to work hard on my rehabilitation and training. I hope to show everyone how much I've grown through my performance on mound."

▼ Mu-heng Chen “92”

"I am grateful to everyone at the team who registered me as a regular player. I got injured early in the season, which put me at a slow start, so to be honest, I didn't think I would be registered as a regular player at this time. That's why I'm really happy and grateful to have been given this opportunity. I will do my best to become a valuable asset to the first team as soon as possible and to give a good performance in my first appearance."